Other Names: Benzophenone-8, BP-8
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
What it is: It is an older generation chemical UV filter that offers broad-spectrum protection against UV-B and UV-A2 rays.
Safety in special situations:





Note:
- Dioxybenzone is considered a potential endocrine disruptor.
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:






Attributes:



Note:
- Dioxybenzone is a rare allergen
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
European Union – CIR | Data unavailable |
European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
US FDA | Listed as Non-GRASE (Not generally recognized as safe and effective) Category III |
ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Conclusion
Dioxybenzone is not currently approved by any regional guidelines, and its safety remains inconclusive.
References
- http://www.accessdata.fda.gov
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in